Lecturer, CC (English as a Second Language (ESL))

Description

Title: Lecturer, CC (English as a Second Language (ESL))

Hiring Unit: Arts & Sciences
Location: Honolulu Community College
Date Posted: March 17, 2026

Closing Date: April 17, 2026
Salary: Minimum $2,053 per credit hour
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary

Other Conditions: Fall 2026, part-time, for lecturer candidate pool, non-tenurial, assignments as needed, contingent on availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and actual staffing requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach assigned courses in the discipline.
2. Maintain at least one office hour per week for each class taught.
3. Provide instruction and guidance to meet student learning objectives, prepare course syllabus and reports related to teaching and student progress.
4. Work under supervision of discipline coordinator/division chairperson in integrating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.
5. Student and peer evaluations and self-assessment of teaching effectiveness are required.
6. Commitment to community college principles and philosophy is essential.
7. Must be available for evening and weekend teaching assignments, teaching on campus, off-campus at military bases, secondary education sites (high schools) and/or distance learning assignments for courses taught via the internet. This is not a remote position. For some teaching fields, openings may only be available for classes offered on military bases or taught via the Internet. To teach on a military base, Department of Defense security clearance will be required. To teach Early College courses for DOE schools, background checks will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's in English; or Master's in ESL; or Master's in Fine Arts (Creative Writing)

Unless a related field is listed, the degree must be in the subject area. If qualified applicants are not available, those not meeting minimum qualifications may be considered on an exception basis.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Teaching experience at the community college level.
2. Demonstrated ability to work with community college students.
3. Work experience related to course to be taught.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
5. Familiarity with competency-based instruction and behavioral objectives.
6. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations
7. Experience in the use of technology to support instruction and student success, including but not limited to LMS, CRM, Early Alert and presentation software.
8. A willingness to adapt to new technology platforms.

To Apply
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Required documents include:

1. Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position; an unofficial copy of the transcript (e.g., copy) must be submitted with the application, and original official transcript(s) will be required at the time of hire. Copies of transcripts must be attached to your application as evidence of the required degree (or coursework); if transcript(s) are not provided, the candidate's degree(s) or coursework will not be considered. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA; expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. Please redact confidential information such as social security number, birth date, etc.
2. Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position.
3. Resume.
4. Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references.

Letters of recommendation are optional. Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Minimum qualifications must be met by effective date of employment. All applications become inactive three (3) years from submittal date, regardless of hire status, at which time you must reapply to be considered for the lecturer pool.

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Inquiries

808-845-9185

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/